Portuguese Tart Recipe

Sugar Free Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pastéis de Nata)

WEBNov 27, 2017 · First, make a syrup by boiling the water with the xylitol, cinnamon and lemon peel (if using). Boil for 5 mins, until reduced by …

1. Mix the flour and salt in a bowl and rub in chunks of the butter with your hands until they are slightly incorporated but there are still visible chunks in the mix. Mix in 1/4 cup (60ml) of the water and slowly add more as needed until the dough just comes together. Don't overmix. Wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge for 20-30 mins.
2. First, make a syrup by boiling the water with the xylitol, cinnamon and lemon peel (if using). Boil for 5 mins, until reduced by half. Remove the peel, pour into a cold bowl and allow to cool while you whisk the eggs, egg yolks and cornflour together in a separate bowl or large jug.

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Pastel de Nata or Portuguese Egg Tart Foxy Folksy

WEBFeb 10, 2020 · Remove from heat and place pot in a cold water bath to stop it from cooking further. Add the vanilla extract and stir until well mixed. …

1. Form the dough into pastry shells as I mentioned in my post above. Freeze them for some minutes while preparing the custard.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the cream, sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch and milk until well combined and all lumps age gone.
3. Using a double boiler, cook the egg mixture over medium-low heat while stirring continuously until it reaches the correct thickness, like that of a crepe batter. Remove from heat and place pot in a cold water bath to stop it from cooking further.
4. Add the vanilla extract and stir until well mixed. Let it cool down to room temperature.

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Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pasteis de Nata) The Woks …

WEBMar 22, 2019 · Make the custard tart filling: Whisk ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup sugar, 1¼ cup whole milk, 2 egg yolks, 4 teaspoons cornstarch, and …

1. Roll out the puff pastry into a 10x12 inch (25x30 cm) rectangle. From the 10-inch side, start rolling the pastry into a tight roll until you have a 10-inch long roll. Return the pastry to the freezer for 30 minutes to chill until firm.
2. Whisk ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup sugar, 1¼ cup whole milk, 2 egg yolks, 4 teaspoons cornstarch, and 1¼ teaspoon vanilla extract in a small saucepan until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Place the frozen pastry shells on a sheet pan (you can line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup).

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